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Richard Riehle was born on May 12, 1948 in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States and is credited as a stage actor, film actor and television actor. As of 2026, Richard Riehle is 78 years old. Education on record includes University of Notre Dame.
My Take
Richard Riehle is the kind of actor I find myself quietly cheering for. With more than four hundred films and shows behind him, he is the very definition of a working character actor, the face you recognize instantly even when the name escapes you. There is something deeply admirable about a Notre Dame graduate from small-town Wisconsin building a career not on stardom but on dependability and craft. To me, performers like Riehle are the connective tissue of cinema, the steady presences that make scenes land. I respect that kind of longevity far more than fleeting fame, and I always notice when he shows up.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Richard Riehle
- Name (Japanese)
- リチャード・リール
- Reading
- りちゃーど・りーる
- Born
- May 12, 1948 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
- Origin
- Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Notre Dame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Richard Riehle born?
Born May 12, 1948 (age 78).
Where is Richard Riehle from?
Richard Riehle is from Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States.
What does Richard Riehle do?
Richard Riehle works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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